Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger 3 tablespoons milk 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 cups granulated sugar, divided 6 large egg whites, beaten stiff in a bowl until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes) 8 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Spiced Gingerbread Cake
When the winter months roll around, the flavors of gingerbread start to make an appearance. Gingerbread cookies, breads and even gingerbread cake are common recipes around Christmas time. This spiced gingerbread bundt cake is easy to make and full of holiday flavors. This gingerbread cake starts with a homemade bundt cake recipe and is then topped with an easy and sweet glaze. Pair this cake with a class of homemade eggnog for the perfect winter dessert. If you like this recipe, be sure to try this Brown Butter Spice Cake and these Gingerbread Muffins.
How to Make Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together the brown sugar, butter and oil until smooth. Add the eggs and mix well. Mix in the buttermilk, molasses, sour cream and vanilla extract. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Pour the batter in a prepared bundt pan. Bake for 90 minutes. Allow the cake to cool and make the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Gingerbread Bundt Cake Ingredient Notes
Buttermilk: If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, use a DIY substitute. Measure out 1 cup of milk, remove 2 tablespoons of milk, and mix in 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes before mixing it into the recipe. Sour Cream: Plain yogurt (Greek or regular) can be used in place of the sour cream.
You can slice this bundt cake into thinner slices and lay them out on a cookie tray for friends and family to grab. You can also wrap up individual slices and hand them out as gifts. Everyone will love this gingerbread cake. The cake is soft and tender and the flavors will remind them of Christmas time.
Can I use gluten free flour?
Yes, you can! Feel free to use your favorite 1:1 gluten free flour blend in this recipe. Almond or coconut flour is not a good substitute, but a gluten free flour blend will work.
Can I add lemon to the cake glaze?
Adding lemon to the glaze would make a great citrus-y addition to this cake! Feel free to add a teaspoon of lemon juice along with some zest to your glaze.
What other frostings or glazes go well with this cake?
You can use vanilla or cream cheese frosting as the glaze. You can also add cinnamon to your glaze to give it even more winter inspired flavor. This easy gingerbread bundt cake will make a great addition to your holiday parties or events. It’s a great homemade cake that everyone will love. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
